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“Reason and faith, the Archbishop said, do not of necessity cohere. Reason saith that water will not be transformed to wine. Faith has a contrary answer.” quote by Anthony Burgess
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““Reason and faith, the Archbishop said, do not of necessity cohere. Reason saith that water will not be transformed to wine. Faith has a contrary answer.””

Anthony Burgess

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Reason and faith often clash; reason demands evidence, faith accepts mystery.

In simple terms: Reason seeks proof, faith accepts mystery.

Key Takeaway

Balance logic with belief.

Themes

faith reason conflict

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • personal belief
  • decision making

Key Concepts

epistemology faith logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile evidence with belief?
  • When is faith useful?
A Different Perspective

Faith may lack empirical support.

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